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Cotton Grower Industry News
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Obama Nominates Miller, Tonsager for Ag Positions
President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate James W. (Jim) Miller to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm…
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Defining Sustainability In A Global Landscape
Sustainability is a concept that will impact all facets of the cotton supply chain in future years – from sustainable…
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Booming Asian Markets Call For ELS To Keep Growing
Extra-long staples (ELS) cotton varieties have long been in demand by mills around the world for their quality, length and…
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Russia’s Cotton Imports Fight A Three-Year Slump
In 2006, Russia imported 292,000 tons of raw cotton, sufficient to meet the needs of local spinning mills. A steady…
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Holding Their Ground
In February, offtake was active and price was stable. Sales pressure was expected to increase in March due to impending…
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Export Subsidies Will Make Waves
This week India is sparking more global interest thanks to an export subsidy that could have some detrimental effects in…
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Opportunities Arise Amidst Troubled Times
The year 2008 started with great expectations for Indonesian textile mill owners, with early cotton prices skyrocketing. Indonesian mills were…
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A Needed Leader
The United Kingdom’s role in the international cotton market has, and continues to be, one of leadership. The UK has…
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Greek Cotton Market has Room for Confidence
With the global credit and financial crisis, particularly during the last five months, it was impossible for the Greek cotton…
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Challenging Times for Pakistan Cotton and Textiles
Cotton has always been one of the main agriculture crops of Pakistan, but after the textile sector’s growth over the…
